| Formulations | Wettable powder | Soluble powder |
| Potency | 1x 10^8 CFu/g | 1x 10^9 CFu/g |
| Application Type | Foliar application | Foliar application |
| Indian Pesticides Regulatory (CIB) | Organic Certification – NPOP India | National Bio Diversity Board Compliance – India | Access benefit sharing agreement (ABS) – Nagoya protocol |
| No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) | Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI) | Re-entry barrier | Safe to predators, parasites and pollinators |
| Not applicable | 0 Days | 0 Days | Yes |
Lancer™ contains conidiospores of Hirsutella thompsonii. The composition is customised to comply with regulatory guidelines of respective countries. Hirsutella thompsonii is a proprietary strain and compliant with National Bio Diversity Authority guidelines and has Access Benefit Sharing (ABS) agreement with the State Bio Diversity Board for payment of royalty to the habitat from where the microbes have been isolated.
Conidial penetration: The microscopic conidial spores of the Hirsutella thompsonii are slimy and attach to the cuticle of the insect. Hyphae from the germinating spores are produced that penetrate the insect’s integument and destroy the internal contents of the insect.
Enzyme production: Hirsutella thompsoniii mycelia produces a protein called Hirsutellin and other insecticidal toxins. These toxins weaken the hosts immune system (of insect) and aid in eventually killing it.
Growth: Once inside,Hirsutella thompsoniii replicates and consumes the insect’s internal contents eventually killing it. The fungus eventually grows out of the insect’s cuticle and starts sporulating. Infected insects appear as white to yellowish cottony particles.Hirsutella thompsoniii infects the insect on contact and does not need to be consumed by the host to cause infection.
Lancer™ is available in the following formulations
The following table gives details on Application methods and doses for the different formulations
| Wettable powder | Soluble powder | |
| Potency | 1x10^8 CFU/g | 1x10^9 CFU/g |
| Foliar application | 1 Acre dose: 2kg 1 Ha dose: 5kg |
1 Acre dose:200g 1 Ha dose: 500g |
| Foliar application for Long duration crops / Orchards / Perennials | 1 Acre dose: 2kg 1 Ha dose: 5kg Apply 2 times in 1 Year. Before onset of monsoon and after monsoon |
1 Acre dose:200g 1 Ha dose: 500g Apply 2 times in 1 Year. Before onset of monsoon and after monsoon |
Foliar application:Mix Lancer ™ at recommended doses in sufficient water and spray on foliage. Apply twice a year for long duration crops. It is recommended to have first application before the onset of the main monsoon / rainfall/ spring season and second application after the main monsoon / rainfall / autumn/ fall season.
Note:
Do not store Lancer ™ solution for more than 24 hours after mixing in water.
Temperature and relative humidity are very critical. Very high or very low temperature and very high and low humidity is not suitable for the fungal growth
A fraction of the product may not be soluble in water. It is advisable to filter and discard undissolved residue and use filtered liquid for spraying or feeding through drip irrigation.
Compatible with other BioPesticides, biofertilizers, organic fertilizers, organic manures, biopesticides, vermicompost, sea kelp (seaweed fertilizer), protein hydrolysates, organic carbon and rock phosphate.
Note:
It is advisable to have a one-week gap if soil application pesticides are to be used after application of Lancer™.
Store in ambient temperature, not more than 35 degrees Celsius. Preferably store between 4 – 10-degree Celsius. Keep container closed after use. Store in a dry place.
Lancer™ has a shelf life of 6 months from the date of manufacturing.
Lancer™ composition can be customized to meet local regulatory guidelines.
Lancer™ is offered in India - as Hirsutella thompsonii with 1*10^8 CFU/g in wettable powder formulation.
Lancer™ is also offered as Soluble Powder formulation (1x 10^9 CFu/g).
